San Blas Hotels and Lodging

The Kuna people of San Blas islands offer a variety of accommodation to suit almost every budget. The more expensive options usually provide better views, comfy beds, private full bathrooms, running water, and better food. Nearly all of them are on pictures, uninhabited islands and feature plush sand beaches, hammocks, and two tours daily. The more basic options will be a little more bare-bones. Some offer little more than a hut in the sand, few have running water, and most only offer shared baths. Some of the less expensive options are still located on beautiful white sand islands, while others are located amongst local communities.

Cabanas Kuanidup Kuanidup is located in the Rio Sidra area of the San Blas islands, Kuanidup island is about an hours boat ride from El Porvenir. This stunner of an island offers 7 basic cabanas and pristine San Blas beaches. One of the most visually beautiful islands in the region. Good food and excellent day tours make this one of the most popular destinations in the San Blas For more information and booking

Cabanas Gabayai One of the most comfortable hotels in the San Blas island archipelago. The lodge has just 5 private cabins built out on stilts over the ocean, offering stunning views of the other San Blas islands including a local town island as well as the mainland. Great seafood meals and daily tours are included. Owned and run by the Kuna Congresso. For more information and booking

Hotel Coco Blanco Is located on Isla Ogobsibu which rests upon the crystal-clear, turquoise, waters of the Caribbean like a rain drop on a coconut palm. With only four cabanas for accommodation this petite, grassy, coconut crowned island is a quiet retreat ideal for couples. Hotel Coco Blanco offers unparalleled rustic tranquility on San Blas. For more information and booking

Cabanas Isla Aguja Isla Aguja is a very comfortable choice to stay in the middle of a paradise island with a beach, surrounded by crystalline emerald, turquoise, blue and white waters, Ideal for a sunny day. You can also visit different islands nearby too snorkel, or simply enjoy some peacefull and pleasurable moment in a hammock. For more information and booking

Hostal Nadi Offers the traveller a comfortable and pleasant stay in the idylic San Blas islands of Panama. There are only 5 cabanas in the hostal, three private, the other two dorm style. The hostal is located next to a Kuna town so you’ll get a full experience of the Kuna culture. They offer beach tours, seafood meals and a Kuna cultural experience. For more information and booking

Hotel El Porvenir Is a great option for those tight on time or budget. It offers simple, proper rooms, with private bathrooms, showers, and running water. This hotel shares the island with the the airport so if you’re up for it, you’ll have to opportunity to see the plane land each morning. There is also a strip of beach with lounge chairs and daily tours offered to some of the best beaches and snorkel spots in the San Blas area. For more information and booking

Kuna Niskua Lodge Is located in the heart of a bustling Kuna community with no beach on the island. This is the perfect choice for those who want to experience the rich, timeless culture of the Kuna people. There are 10 basic rooms available and all have private bathrooms and running water. Accommodations include 3 meals a day and a daily trip to explore the surrounding islands. For more information and booking

Cabanas Ukuptupu Located near the San Blas airport of El Porvenir Cabanas Ukuptupu offers a range of economic cabana style accommodation. They also offer several island day tours and many activities that will make your stay in the San Blas a memorable one. For more information and booking

Akwadup Lodge Is set on a large coral reef in the San Blas islands, crowned by coconut palms and surrounded by the warm waters of the Caribbean. The lodge offers great views of a few other San Blas islands and the dense rain forest on the distant Panamana coastline. For more information and booking

Dolphin Lodge Located on Achutupu Island in the San Blas archipelago, Dolphin Lodge offers the rustic beauty of traditional San Blas cabanas but with all the modern comforts of a Panama City hotel. This hotel offers a ton of activities and tours, making it suitable for the more active paradise seeker. For more information and booking

Hotel Yandup Is, possibly, the best choice for quality and luxury in the San Blas archipelago. Yandup offers 10 spacious ocean front lodges scattered strategically around the island for comfort and privacy. A beautifully maintained beach, delicious seafood meals and twice daily tours are only some of the reasons why this hotel is Trip Advisors #1 choice amongst travellers. For more information and booking

Dad Ibe Lodge Is one of the most private island in the San Blas archipelago. The lodge has just 3 private cabins built out on over the ocean, offering stunning views of the two nearby uninhabited islands, which are close enough to swim to for some extra seclusion. Great seafood meals and daily tours are included with your accommodation package. For more information and booking

Sapibenega Hotel Consists of six beautiful and spacious cabanas architectural designed to reflect the spirit of the Kuna culture. The accommodations here are considered a notch above most of the other offerings in San Blas. Three well prepared meals, mostly freshly caught seafood, and two daily tours are included in your accommodation package. For more information and booking

Coral Eco Lodge Located adjacent to San Blas on the coast of the province of Colon, Coral Lodge is a great option if you want an experience a little less rustic. Coral Lodge offers 6 ecologically friendly cabanas built entirely over the water, two restaurants, beautiful golden beaches, and tropical rain forests in your backyard. Coral Lodge offers diving trips and daily tours to the San Blas Islands for beach islands and the community cultural experience. For more information and booking

The Kuna people are steeped in a centuries old way of life. While they try to make foreigners comfortable visitors should be aware that all accommodations and services are rustic by Western standards. Facilities vary dramatically so be sure to read the description well before choosing which San Blas Hotel is for you. Also very important to note: The staff of some hotels only speak Spanish and Dulegaya (a Kuna dialect of Chibcha), so if you’re linguistically challenged, make sure you pick a place where communication won’t be a barrier. Trip Advisor is an excellent source for reviews but if you have any questions regarding one of our hotel options do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll pass along what we’ve heard from our recent guests.  Please also remember that a hotel in San Blas will not equate to a hotel of the equivalent value in Panama City.  It will be more rustic, and you are in San Blas to enjoy the nature, the beaches and the people.